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Junkers

American  
[yoong-kuhrs] / ˈjʊŋ kərs /

noun

  1. Hugo 1859–1935, German aircraft designer and builder.


Junkers British  
/ ˈjʊŋkəz /

noun

  1. Hugo. 1859–1935, German aircraft designer. His military aircraft were used in both World Wars

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The nine-hour reconnaissance flight of the Junkers Ju 88 covered more than 100,000 square miles, “barely one third of the land Hitler sought to occupy through his summer offensive in 1942,” writes Richard Hargreaves.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Brixius' Junkers Ju-88A-6 bomber plane took off from occupied Belgium and was shot over the Bristol Channel, having already lost radio and navigation on a cloudy night.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2023

The world update will release on September 7th, free of charge, while the Junkers JU-52 will cost $14.99.

From The Verge Aug. 24, 2021

He inspected factories and flew the Junkers Ju 52, the centerpiece of Germany's new bomber force.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2020

“Very smart! The noble Junkers have concealed their drive,” said Poet.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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